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Link between autism and Parkinson’s disease
A new study found that autism was associated with increased risk of Parkinson's disease, even after adjusting for depression ...
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New video on importance of eye tests for people with a learning disability
SeeAbility has produced a new video highlighting the importance of eye tests foe people with a learning disability.
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Spending Review: key points for disabled people
A review of the 2025 Spending Review and how budget decisions on public services will impact people with learning ...
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New sex education toolkit for people with learning disabilities
A former social worker and University of Brighton student has developed a sensory sex education toolkit for people with ...
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STOMP: What progress has been made with the overmedication of people with learning disabilities?
Almost a decade ago the NHS launched its STOMP campaign to end the overmedication of people with learning disabilities and ...
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Over 40% of parent carers struggling with day-to-day expenses
A new report from the charity Family Fund has found that parent carers of sick or disabled children struggle to afford ...
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Viewpoint: Learning disability careers and investing in people
CEO Zak Houlahan explains why Achieve Together’s future relies on supporting people to grow their careers with new pay ...
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Almost half of carers have developed a mental or physical health condition
A new poll from Carers UK for Carers Week found that 43% of current or former carers have had a mental or physical health condition develop or become worse since taking on caring responsibilities.
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Mental Capacity Act and learning disabilities: new guidance from NHS England
New guidance has been published by NHS England on implementing the Mental Capacity Act for people with learning disabilities ...
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New dental care project for people with learning disabilities
A new project aims to use art and creativity to transform dental care for people with learning disabilities and identify gaps in current care. The Caring Beyond Words project, led by the University of ...